The Daily Observer London Desk: Reporter- Judith Benjamin
Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Thomas Partey is still a doubt to start Arsenal’s Premier League clash with Everton on Wednesday night.
The Ghanaian midfielder had faced a spell on the sidelines with a thigh injury but finally made his return to action as a substitute against Leicester on the weekend.
But speaking ahead of the Everton clash, Arteta said: ‘He hasn’t trained much, he’s only had a session. He will train today so it is what it is. He was out for a few weeks and he needs to get the rhythm.’
Partey was forced to sit out Arsenal’s 3-1 defeat to fellow title challengers Manchester City, while he also missed Arsenal’s incredible comeback against Aston Villa.
The Arsenal midfielder has been crucial to the Gunners’ push for a first title in 19 years, commanding the middle of the park week in, week out.
Arteta has been able to deploy January signing Jorginho in his absence – and the Italian proved crucial in earning Arsenal three points against Villa. His stoppage time strike cannoned off the crossbar and came off Emi Martinez before rolling over the line.
